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Broke young man + chainsaw dog demon = Chainsaw Man! Denji was a
small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world.
After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita
and becomes something new and dangerous-Chainsaw Man! As Quanxi and
the members of the Special Division battle it out over Denji, the
mysterious Santa Claus makes his move. But things are not as they
appear, and nobody will be prepared for the darkness and despair
about to be unleashed!
A woman granted a superpower discovers it's more trouble than it's
worth. A neighbourhood forum becomes the setting for a bizarre
ghost story. A children's entertainer wrestles with problems that
are nothing to joke about. A harassed dad attempts to meet the
challenge of the primary school cake competition. By turns tender
and satirical, witty and bizarre, the stories in this debut
collection cast a fresh eye on first-world problems. Funny and
humane, they zoom in on the absurdities and poignancies in work,
family, love and loss in our frenetic modern lives.
A cat with attitude, green-fingered garden gnomes, a Roman helmet
and two fiercely protective ghosts feature in this delightful
anthology. Each tale has been written to accompany a cup of tea and
a biscuit, whilst pleasantly disorientating the reader and
challenging what they believe to be 'real' for a few moments. When
finished, the book will be lovingly replaced on the coffee table
leaving the reader smiling to themselves and wondering, 'could that
actually happen?'
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Jane Eyre
(Paperback)
Charlotte Bronte
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R120
R108
Discovery Miles 1 080
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HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved,
essential classics.
'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being
with an independent will.'
Bronte's infamous Gothic novel tells the story of orphan Jane, a
child of unfortunate circumstances. Raised and treated badly by her
aunt and cousins and eventually sent away to a cruel boarding
school, it is not until Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield that
she finds happiness. Meek, measured, but determined, Jane soon
falls in love with her brooding and stormy master, Mr Rochester,
but it is not long before strange and unnerving events occur in the
house and Jane is forced to leave Thornfield to pursue her
future.
A haunting exploration of the human psyche, where despair and hope collide in a series of gripping narratives.
Sheldon de Klerk masterfully delves into the lives of individuals teetering on the edge, revealing their deepest fears, darkest secrets and the lengths they will go to find peace. From the chilling tale of a fireman haunted by his deeds to the poignant struggles of a mother facing unimaginable loss, each life story is a testament to the resilience and fragility of the human spirit. This compelling novel invites readers to confront the complexities of life, death and the choices that define us.
A must-read for those seeking a profound and thought-provoking journey into the heart of human emotion.
Knowing beforehand, events past and present without having any
prior knowledge can, at times be a disadvantage in some respects
and a blessing to be able to see beyond the five physical senses in
some others. Not forgetting future events which haven't manifested
into the material world can also be predicted by a good
medium/clairvoyant - some people have the gift of knowing -
intuition and an awareness appears to be a built-in mechanism. Some
say it is passed on from a previous life, providing you believe in
reincarnation, a third of the world's population believe in this
phenomenon - mostly in the Middle- and Far-eastern countries. In
some instances you don't have to be with a person to know about
their past, present and future events. This doesn't alter my
physical condition. I still have heart failure, renal failure and
Parkinson's Disease. I appear to be ticking over on medication.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister
and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro
Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is
shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little
sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed
into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to
find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who
ruined his life. In an epic confrontation, Tanjiro and his fellow
Demon Slayers have fought on through the night, suffering terrible
losses against the King of Demons, Muzan Kibutsuji. Dawn is
breaking soon, and if they can keep Muzan at bay just a little
longer, it will be the end of the centuries-long struggle. But
Muzan, who will stop at nothing to destroy the Demon Slayers,
unleashes his most terrible powers. If he can't defeat the Demon
Slayers, he may be able to cause them to destroy themselves from
within. All fates and destinies will be decided as the sun begins
to rise...
Aloha Comics Brings Heaven Official's Blessing Manhua Vol. 2!
Dive into the breathtaking continuation of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's
masterpiece, adapted from the smash-hit anime and best-selling novel!
Follow Xie Lian as he unravels the chilling secret behind the ghost
groom's vendetta and takes a bold step to establish his own shrine in a
secluded village. Don't miss this epic tale of mystery, courage, and
divinity!
Aloha Comics proudly presents Heaven Official's Blessing manhua adapted
from the super popular anime based on the best-selling novel of the
same name by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. The prince had entirely forgotten that
it was the eve of the Hungry Ghost Festival when he set out on his
journey. On this night, one risks wandering into the Ghost Realm
without a chance of returning. Narrowly escaping vengeful spirits, Xie
Lian and San Lang make it to Puqi, the Village of Water Chestnuts. But
before they can rest or tidy up the shrine, a frantic Taoist arrives
with a plea for aid. And so, the heroes embark on yet another perilous
adventure, accompanied by two volunteers — Nan Feng and Fu Yao.
Many of these stories are based on real events, and the author's
own experiences - such as a visit to the Morteratsch Glacier in
Switzerland with her sister in l966, which inspired "Murder in the
Mountains". An organised coach trip through Austria in 2006 with
her husband and several curious characters is faithfully recorded
in "An Austrian Adventure", but with all the names changed. In the
story "Jennie's Oak" this old tree existed in Hazelbadge Fields in
Poynton, Cheshire where Carol and her family lived for twenty
years. "Bedside Matters" was a painful recollection of the author's
stay in Maccles - field hospital. "The Speaker for Tonight..." was
gleaned from many talks given by the author to various
organisations over several years and is apologetically accurate.
Many of the shorter stories grew out of suggested titles given
during Creative Writing classes, and projects for homework. This
collection follows "Soap In My Eyes", 2005, memories of her career
in television, which is still available to order. "DiVerse Re
flections" published in 2012; "From Bottisham to Barcombe", a
childhood journey through the second world war; "Stage Right",
sketches and monologues for ladies; "Simply Stage Struck", the art
of acting for amateurs, are all available from Fast-Print
Publishers. In 2011, Carol wrote "The Cob Story", published
privately in Porthmadog for the U3A, to celebrate the 200th
anniversary of the building of the great embankment.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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